Australian Sports Medal
The Australian Sports Medal is an award given to recognise achievements in Australian sport to commemorate Australian participation in major sporting events. Original recipients of the award included competitors, coaches, sports scientists, office holders, and people who maintained sporting facilities and services. During the original period of its award in 2000–2001, over 18,000 medals were awarded. The award was permanently reactivated in 2020 to commemorate Australian contributions and participation in major multi-sport events.
| Australian Sports Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse of medal and ribbon | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Sporting achievements |
| Description | Introduced to recognise Australian sporting achievements. |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | Australian Citizen |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | 23 December 1999 |
| First awarded | 8 February 2000 |
| Last awarded | 2022 Special Honours |
| Total | 19,927 |
| Website | https://www.pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour/australian-sports-medal |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal |
| Next (lower) | Centenary Medal |
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